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Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS30
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic ZS25 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was introduced 12 months before the Galaxy Camera 2 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the ZS25 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 ZS25 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Panasonic ZS25

 Galaxy Camera 2 ZS25 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 12 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k460kSharper display (+577k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 ZS25 Galaxy Camera 2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS25 comes with external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has specifications of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS25 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS25 and the Galaxy Camera 2.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ZS25 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS25 and Galaxy Camera 2.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged ZS25 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography details
31
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
44
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS25
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
44
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (260 per charge)
no phase detect AF
48
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (400 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
provides touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (260 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
73
better than average battery life (400 shots)
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography highlights
43
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery (260 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
52
focusing manually
pretty wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging features
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (193g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
37
pretty wide (23mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic port
lighter than competition in class (283g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ35 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2014-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 4.8"
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 pounds) 283 grams (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 images 400 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $400